"Mr. Zheng, please don't misinterpret what I mean. We bet on Netscape and Microsoft, and if a month later, Microsoft's market share surpasses Netscape, even if Mr. Zheng wins, and if we KPCB win, I think that's fair. ”

At this point, it no longer matters what is written in the agreement between the two people, and both Zheng Yan and John Doerr put the question on the market share in a month.

"Mr. Doerr, are you kidding? If Netscape can lose more than half of its market share in a month under the current circumstances, it can only mean that the previous Netscape listing was a joke, and the bet between the two of us here is even more of a joke. ”

"Well, let's take a one-month time limit and judge 10 percent of the market share. You know, 10 percent market share is quite a lot, and it's still a month away. ”

As soon as Zheng Yan said this, although everyone did not speak, it could be seen through their expressions, and most people felt that this standard was quite fair.

Losing 10% of the market share is already telling, if the time is still a month, then it can only prove that Zheng Yan's judgment is correct, Netscape does not have the strength to compete with Microsoft at all.

Just after Zheng Yan finished speaking, John Doerr also felt that Zheng Yan's proposal was reasonable, so he wanted to agree. It's just that he didn't know why, when he saw Zheng Yan's determined expression, he suddenly felt a little uneasy.

"Mr. Zheng, with Microsoft's strength, it is not impossible to seize 10% of the market in a short period of time, but this does not mean that Netscape will lose to Microsoft. If it's thirty percent market share, I'm okay with that. ”

"It seems that we will not be able to reach an agreement on this issue. ”

"It's up to Mr. Zheng, as long as Mr. Zheng agrees, we can sign the VAM now. ”

"It's simply impossible, if the time is extended to a year, I can accept it, but I don't know if Mr. Doure will dare?"

"Mr. Zheng, it's not a question of daring or not. Our company's business is investment, not VAM, and this time we promised to make a VAM

Helpless. If it's just for a month, we'll be okay with it, but for a year, I don't have the energy. ”

Zheng Yan figured it out at this time, KPCB didn't really want to bet with himself at all, just to save face, so he agreed. Unless the VAM contract is absolutely favorable, the VAM is just a joke.

Originally, Zheng Yan was mainly for Liwei this time, and the billion-dollar bet was just icing on the cake, not inevitable, but after figuring out John Doerr's intentions, Zheng Yan didn't want to give up the bet.

"Mr. Doerr, I don't think we need to go on on this issue. You won't agree with me, and I'm not going to agree to your terms, so instead of wasting time here, it's better to come up with a way that everyone can agree to. ”

"Let's change the criteria for evaluating the winner or loser, don't look at the data, regardless of the external evaluation, and take one side to admit defeat, I don't know if Mr. Durr dares to accept it?"

As soon as Zheng Yan's words were finished, the audience was in an uproar. According to Zheng Yan, even if one party loses, if he refuses to admit it, the other party has nothing to do with him. In other words, the stakes are less about a billion dollars and more about the reputations of both parties.

After hearing Zheng Yan's words, John Doerr had a feeling that it was difficult to ride a tiger, but he regretted it more often. Since Zheng Yan dares to say this, he naturally has the certainty of winning, if he follows the previous way, KPCB at least has the possibility of winning, but now it is impossible at all.

Of course, if John Doerr doesn't agree, Zheng Yan can't do anything about him, but in this way, KPCB's reputation is really over. Not only that, but his own future is ruined, and there is no place for him in the investment world.

"Mr. Zheng is so sure?"

"I just don't want to waste time on such trivial things. I have no other merit than self-confidence, and I firmly believe that my judgment will not be wrong, and I wonder if Mr. Doerr has such self-confidence. ”

John Doerr really had a feeling of lifting a stone to shoot himself in the foot, and he didn't know how to speak for a while, Zheng Yan didn't force him to make a statement, and the scene became surprisingly quiet.

"Zheng Xian

Sheng, your proposal is so sudden, I need to think about it. ”

John Doll thought about it for a moment, but finally didn't dare to agree. Hearing John Doerr's answer, Zheng Yan was also disappointed. Zheng Yan knows very well that Liwei's goal has been achieved, but the billion dollars will definitely be gone.

Microsoft's listing plan is imminent, and it is impossible to delay it because of the bet between Zheng Yan and KPCB, that is to say, as long as the signing of the agreement drags on for a few days, John Doerr will understand where Zheng Yan's confidence comes from, and it is naturally impossible to send money to Zheng Yan.

It was not only Zheng Yan who was disappointed, but also reporters from various media outlets. However, everyone still remembered what Zheng Yan said when he opened the place, and they didn't ask random questions, but raised their hands one after another.

"What's wrong with this lady?"

Although the billion-dollar bet was lost, the opportunity to beat the water dogs was in front of him, and Zheng Yan naturally would not let it go, so he handed over the time to the reporter.

"Hello Mr. Zheng, I'm Helen from the Wall Street Journal, and I have a question for Mr. Doerr. ”

Helen first introduced herself, and then asked John Doerr: "Mr. Doerr, the method that Mr. Zheng said is obviously the fairest, which is equivalent to handing over the standard of victory and defeat to yourself, or to the public. ”

"I'm curious, why did you refuse? Does this show that you KPCB have thrown in the towel in disguise? In fact, you are not optimistic about the future of Netscape, and even you are ready to give up Netscape?"

Hearing Helen's question, John Doerr really didn't know how to answer. Anyone with a discerning eye can see that he has already admitted defeat, but this kind of thing is really unspeakable.

Jim Clark and Mark Anderson on the side were also pale-faced, they knew that there was no need for Microsoft to do it at all, as long as tomorrow's report came out, Netscape would be over.

Under the gaze of dozens or hundreds of media reporters, it was impossible for John Doerr to pretend to be deaf and dumb, and after sorting out his emotions, he said: "I can only say that we have not given up Netscape, and in my opinion, Netscape still has great potential. I am also inconvenient to disclose the specific details, please forgive me. ”